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Thousands of acres, dozens of building burned

A helicopter scoops up water near the wildfire north of Menahga, Minn., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (Jean Ruzicka / Enterprise)

‘Our house is in a pool of ashes:’ Some in fire’s path luckier than others

Judy and Don Dulski's home had some damage, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The home likely would have been destroyed in the Green Valley fire if the plane had come just two minutes later to drop water, extinguishing the fire on the wood-shingled roof. (Jean Ruzicka / Enterprise)

Park Rapids shines for fishing opener

Thousands of people came to downtown Park Rapids Friday night for the community picnic. Attendees participated in games, listened to live music and received a free meal. (Jean Ruzicka / Enterprise)

Gov. Dayton snags a walleye as fishing season opens

North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple (from left), Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, fishing guide Jason Durham and state Sen. Rod Skoe fish Saturday morning, May 11, 2013, on Fish Hook River in Park Rapids, Minn. (Anna Erickson/Park Rapids Enterprise)

McCollum, Goplerud allow two hits as Panthers split games with Perham

Park Rapids second baseman John Wiederin threw out a runner during the second game of a Mid-State Conference doubleheader against Perham Thursday.

What's cookin: Walleye season is here; Enjoy!

Walleye is a popular food in Minnesota during fishing season.

Mueller's 73, Johnson's 76 lead Panthers

Bailey Mueller carded a career-best 73 to earn medalist honors at last Wednesday's Mid-Minnesota Conference meet at Deacon's Lodge.

Dickinson, Lopez claim conference doubles title

Nick Lopez returned shot during Thursday's Mid-State Conference boys tennis tournament at the Depot Courts. Lopez teamed with Jeff Dickinson to win the title at No. 2 doubles.

Braves edge Panthers on Allebach hit

Menahga's Erika Lopez lunged back to first base before Park Rapids' Katelyn Hilmanowski could apply the tag during Thursday's game.
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